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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO /OR/ Q2 FY26 earnings call POR

    Jul 31, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Portland General Electric Q2 FY26 — Strong Industrial Demand and Reaffirmed Guidance

    Portland General Electric delivered Q2 FY26 results in line with expectations, driven by robust industrial demand, particularly from data centers, and disciplined cost management. The company reaffirmed its full-year and long-term financial guidance, supported by regulatory progress including the approval of a new large load tariff. Management continues to advance key strategic initiatives, including the proposed holding company structure and the Washington acquisition, while preparing for its 2027 general rate case filing.

    Highlights

    5

    • Non-GAAP net income of $74 million or $0.64 per diluted share, in line with expectations.

    • Industrial demand grew 11.2% year-over-year in Q2 FY26, driven by technology, semiconductor, and data center customers.

    • Full-year earnings guidance of $3.33 to $3.53 per diluted share and long-term earnings and dividend growth guidance of 5% to 7% were reaffirmed.

    • OPUC approved the New Large Load Tariff, raising average prices for data centers by approximately 30% while lowering rates for other customers.

    • Cost management program yielded $25 million in benefits, contributing to a $0.06/share O&M increase (favorable impact).

    Concerns

    1

    • The Salem data center land sale, involving a state-owned portion, is under review by the governor, potentially impacting a portion of the 1.7 GW uncontracted pipeline.

    Guidance & targets

    13
    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year earnings
    $3.33 to $3.53 per diluted share
    high materiality
    High
    Long-term earnings growth
    5% to 7%
    high materiality
    High
    Long-term dividend growth
    5% to 7%
    high materiality
    High
    Weather-adjusted load growth
    1.5% to 2.5%
    medium materiality
    High
    Overall rate increase (proposed GRC)
    4.8%
    high materiality
    Medium
    Residential rate increase (proposed GRC)
    3.9%
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Annual update cost tariff reduction
    2.4%
    medium materiality
    High
    Proposed capital structure
    50% debt, 50% equity
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Proposed Return on Equity
    9.75%
    high materiality
    Medium
    Washington acquisition closing
    mid-2027
    high materiality
    Medium
    Holding company final order
    end of August
    high materiality
    High
    Dividend payout target
    60% to 70%
    medium materiality
    High
    Large customer capacity growth (data centers)
    10% compounded annual growth
    high materiality
    High

    Operational metrics

    29
    Non-GAAP Net Income
    $74M
    Q2 FY26

    Excludes business transformation, optimization, and acquisition-related expenses.

    Non-GAAP EPS
    $0.64
    Q2 FY26

    Excludes business transformation, optimization, and acquisition-related expenses.

    Total Retail Energy Deliveries
    3.9%YoY nominal
    Q2 FY26

    Compared to Q2 FY25.

    Total Retail Energy Deliveries (Weather-Adjusted)
    2.7%YoY weather-adjusted
    Q2 FY26

    Compared to Q2 FY25.

    Industrial Demand Growth
    11.2%YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Reflecting continued demand from high-tech and data center customers.

    Residential Deliveries
    1.3%YoY nominal
    Q2 FY26

    Compared to Q2 FY25.

    Residential Deliveries (Weather-Adjusted)
    -1.4%YoY weather-adjusted
    Q2 FY26

    Compared to Q2 FY25.

    Commercial Deliveries
    -2.0%YoY nominal
    Q2 FY26

    Compared to Q2 FY25.

    Commercial Deliveries (Weather-Adjusted)
    -2.8%YoY weather-adjusted
    Q2 FY26

    Compared to Q2 FY25.

    Power Cost Impact on EPS
    -$0.18YoY decrease
    Q2 FY26

    Primarily driven by expected intra-year timing of revenue collection and power cost recognition.

    Retail Revenues Impact on EPS
    $0.22YoY increase
    Q2 FY26

    Includes industrial demand and additional cost recovery.

    Industrial Demand Revenue Impact on EPS
    $0.10YoY increase
    Q2 FY26

    Part of retail revenues increase.

    Cost Recovery Revenue Impact on EPS
    $0.12YoY increase
    Q2 FY26

    Part of retail revenues increase.

    Other Capital and Financing Costs Impact on EPS
    -$0.12YoY decrease
    Q2 FY26

    In support of ongoing rate base investments.

    Depreciation and Amortization Impact on EPS
    -$0.07YoY increase
    Q2 FY26

    Part of other capital and financing costs impact.

    Dilution Impact on EPS
    -$0.03YoY increase
    Q2 FY26

    Part of other capital and financing costs impact.

    Interest Expense Impact on EPS
    -$0.02YoY increase
    Q2 FY26

    Part of other capital and financing costs impact.

    O&M Impact on EPS
    $0.06YoY increase
    Q2 FY26

    Reflecting strong cost management and productivity improvements.

    Equity Issued (Forward Sale)
    $550M
    FY26 YTD

    Completed as part of 2026 financing activity.

    ATM Facility
    $500M
    FY26 YTD

    To further support equity needs.

    Term Loan
    $350M
    FY26 YTD

    Satisfying 2026 financing needs.

    Delayed Draw Term Loan
    $680M
    FY26 YTD

    Available until specific acquisition milestones are achieved.

    Quarterly Common Dividend
    $0.551255% annualized increase
    Q3 FY26

    Declared by Board of Directors in July.

    Cost Management Program Benefits
    $25M
    FY25

    Yielded from program entered into last year.

    Large Load Tariff Price Increase
    30%
    July

    Approved by OPUC, raising average prices for data centers while lowering rates for all other customers.

    Data Center Customers
    12
    current

    Make up approximately 1/3 of total industrial usage.

    Industrial Load Growth (5-Year Compounded Annual)
    10%compounded annually
    last 5 years

    Total industrial load growth.

    Proposed Capital Structure
    50% debt, 50% equity
    GRC filing

    Proposed in the 2027 general rate case.

    Proposed Return on Equity
    9.75%
    GRC filing

    Proposed in the 2027 general rate case.

    Industry KPIs

    2
    MetricValueDetails
    Retail sales growth3.9%%
    Contracted large load capacity esas loas10%%

    Orderbook & backlog

    1
    Uncontracted Data Center Pipeline1.7 GWQ2 FY26

    Represents projects already in permitting process, not included in current guidance but potential upside. Will be subject to New Large Load Tariff.

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    WashingtonAcquisition of a utility

    Requires regulatory approvals; part of the holding company approval process.

    Capital programs

    2
    5-Year Capital Forecastunderway

    Includes 2026 and 2027 spend from the incoming 2023 RFP. Does not contemplate CapEx from the 2025 RFP or the Washington acquisition.

    Wildfire Mitigation Planon track
    Start: 2026

    Executing actions identified in the plan.

    Risks & headwinds

    3
    Salem Data Center Land Sale Review

    Portion of 1.7 GW pipeline

    Mitigation: Bulk of customer's investment is on non-state land; most additional upside customers are already in permitting.

    Wildfire Policy DiscussionsLong-term

    Unquantified

    Mitigation: Engaged with policymakers and stakeholders; OPUC study by Boston Consulting Group expected in early fall.

    Regulatory LagBetween GRCs

    Unquantified

    Mitigation: Proposing a bridge mechanism for 2028-2029 to address inflation and costs.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

    5

    Holding Company Final Order

    End of August
    CurrentPending
    TargetApproval decision

    Why it matters

    The holding company structure is expected to enhance financing flexibility and support clean energy investments.

    In parallel, we continue to advance our proposed holding company structure. We expect a final order at the end of August.

    Q&A highlights

    6

    Inquired about the investment needed for the 1.7 GW data center pipeline and if it's part of the 2025 RFP.

    Maria Pope clarified that the 1.7 GW pipeline is not in current guidance but represents potential upside from projects already in permitting. It would fall under the new large load tariff, and while some transmission investments are in the forecast, not all are, and some are beyond 2030.

    “The 1.7 gigawatts will also be under the UM 2377, which enables growth -- base for growth -- it's like [indiscernible] or our peak growth modifier and the most recent higher customer prices for data centers.”

    asked by Brian Russo · answered by Maria Pope

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Industrial and Data Center Demand

    Portland General Electric reported an 11.2% year-over-year increase in industrial demand for Q2 FY26, primarily driven by technology, semiconductor, and data center customers. Data centers now account for approximately one-third of total industrial usage. The company expects approximately 10% compounded annual growth in large customer capacity through 2030, supported by existing contracts and facilities under construction.

    02

    Regulatory Progress and Affordability Initiatives

    The Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) approved PGE's New Large Load Tariff, effective July, which increases average prices for data centers by approximately 30% while reducing rates for other customer classes. This framework aims to align infrastructure costs with new system investments and enhance affordability. PGE will file its 2027 general rate case next week, proposing a 4.8% overall increase and a 3.9% residential increase, partially offset by a 2.4% reduction from the annual update cost tariff.

    03

    Advancing Strategic Priorities

    PGE continues to execute on its five strategic priorities, including the 2025 renewable RFP, which has moved into commercial negotiations with contracts expected by early 2027. Wildfire mitigation efforts for 2026-2028 are on track, and the company is engaged in long-term policy discussions, including an OPUC-commissioned study by Boston Consulting Group. The short list for the RFP includes a diverse mix of wind, solar, battery storage, and hybrid resources.

    04

    Holding Company Formation and Washington Acquisition

    The proposed holding company structure is progressing, with a final order expected by the end of August. This structure is anticipated to enhance financing flexibility and support clean energy investments. Concurrently, PGE is working towards a mid-2027 closing for the Washington acquisition, which is also part of the holding company approval process. Management believes the holding company structure will yield significant benefits for customers.

    05

    Financing and Capital Investments

    PGE has completed the majority of its 2026 financing activities, including a $550 million equity forward sale, a $500 million ATM facility, and a $350 million term loan. A $680 million delayed draw term loan is in place for the Washington acquisition. The company's 5-year capital forecast includes spend from the 2023 RFP but does not yet incorporate the 2025 RFP or Washington acquisition, indicating potential for further investment.

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